For a remarkable reason, Vitesse cannot have Eli Dasa in the final matches with AZ in the play-offs for European football. The 29-year-old defender is getting married in Israel this week and cannot postpone his wedding.
Dasa had planned his wedding long ago, according to Vitesse. The right-back hoped that the party would fall right between the play-offs and the upcoming international match with Israel, but he had not counted on the final games.
“This is now extremely unfortunate, because relocation of the wedding turned out not to be an option,” the club from Arnhem wrote on Wednesday. site† “That is not only very annoying for Vitesse, but also means that Dasa has already played his last game in yellow and black.”
Dasa was a fixed value at Vitesse this season; he missed only 7 of 53 games. With thirteen assists, the 45-time international of Israel was the most important informant in the team of trainer Thomas Letsch.
The former player of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem has an expiring contract with Vitesse. It was already known that he will not return to the GelreDome next season.
Vitesse coach Thomas Letsch misses a lot of players against AZ.
Vitesse coach Thomas Letsch misses a lot of players against AZ. Photo: Pro Shots
Vitesse misses many players against AZ
Letsch will also not be able to have Maximilian Wittek, Jacob Rasmussen, Yann Gboho, Dominik Oroz and Nikolai Baden Frederiksen in the first game against AZ, available on Thursday. There is still a question mark behind the names of Adrian Grbic, Matús Bero and Enzo Cornelisse.
The German trainer will therefore have to puzzle a lot for one of the most important matches, but he remains confident in a good outcome. “AZ is the favorite, but we are going full for our chances,” said Letsch.
Vitesse-AZ starts on Thursday at 8 p.m. The return is on Sunday from 2.30 pm in Alkmaar. The winner of the duel qualifies for the second preliminary round of the Conference League.